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Make your home smell amazing with this holiday inspired simmer pot! It’s a natural and affordable way to make your house smell fresh and uplifting.

Make your home feel instantly cozy with Simmer Potpourri!

Embrace the hygge lifestyle and cozy up your home with a simmer pot! This one takes the beloved smells of the holiday to brighten your home: Fragrant rosemary, cinnamon, apple, and orange are simmered together to brew a bright and fresh smell that creates a cozy moment.

You can easily fill your home with the crisp smells of winter with this simmer pot potpourri!–it’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to make your home fresh and uplifting!

Why you’ll love DIY Potpourri

• It’s a natural air freshener–no harsh or perfumy smells!
• Less expensive than buying candles (I do love me a good candle though!)
• The warm and bright aroma can help promote relaxation

What you’ll need to make an Orange Simmer Pot

• Orange
• Apple
• Cinnamon sticks
• Rosemary
• Water
• A good pot: I love using this enamel cast iron pot!

How to make a DIY Simmer Pot

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and enjoy the oh-so fresh smells!

Crockpot Potpourri

Alternatively, you can fill a crockpot 3/4 full of water. Add the rosemary, orange, apple, and cinnamon sticks. Set on high for 3-4 hours uncovered, so potpourri can become heated and the aromas develop.

Simmer Potpourri Recipe tips

Batch Make It! Double or triple the recipe and evenly divide ingredients between mason jars or air tight containers and store in the fridge. You’ll have stovetop potpourri at your fingertips for up to five days!

Holiday Simmer Pot Recipe

• 1 apple, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 2 springs of rosemary
• 3-5 cinnamon sticks
• Water

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and enjoy the oh-so fresh smells!

Let me know if you try this one and how you like the amazing smell!